An inquest into the death of Michael Lee was opened at Cockermouth Coroner's Court (Image: Newsquest)
AN inquest has been opened into the death of a Cleator man who suffered from a form of lung cancer associated with exposure to asbestos.
Michael Lee, 74, died at his home on Hilden Road on July 1, 2024.
Paramedics pronounced Mr Lee dead at 9.36am.
Area Coroner for Cumbria, Ms Kirsty Gomersal, said that a post-mortem report offered cause of death of bronchopneumonia caused by malignant mesothelioma.
Mr Lee, a retired decommissioning worker, was married at the time of his passing.
Offering her condolences to Mr Lee's family and friends, Ms Gomersal set a provisional date for the conclusion of the inquest for November 26, 2024
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